Nasopharyngeal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in a rural population, Sierra Leone by Lisa Maria Kleine, Emmanuel Marx Kanu, Tobias Grebe, Desmond Mohamed Sesay, Henning Loismann, Maxwell Sesay, Tom Theiler, Viktoria Rudolf, Alexander Mellmann, Laura C. Kalkman, Martin P. Grobusch, Frieder Schaumburg

“…Results: Of 300 participants (62.7 % females, median age: 16 years), 168 (56 %) were colonized with S. aureus-related complex; six participants carried two different S. aureus genotypes, resulting in a total number of 174 isolates. …”
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Diversity and seasonal variation of zooplankton community in a large deep-water reservoir of Eastern China using eDNA and morphological methods by Lei Hao, Lei Hao, Xinting Xu, Xinting Xu, Yan Zhou, Yan Zhou, Dan Liu, Dan Liu, Jianqiang Shao, Jiayong Pan, Guangxi He, Zhongjun Hu, Zhongjun Hu, Qigen Liu, Qigen Liu

“…Both methods detected significant seasonal changes in zooplankton community species composition, while eDNA provided a comprehensive view of the complex interactions within the community. Both methods indicate that rotifers are the primary group driving seasonal changes in the zooplankton community. …”
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The effect of Ocimum basilicum on the prevention of postpartum depression symptoms and sleep quality: A triple-blind randomized controlled clinical trial by Monireh Abdi, Elham Rezaei, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Fatemeh Ebrahimi, Laleh Payahoo, Alireza Shafiei-Kandjani, Solmaz Ghanbari-Homaie

“…Background: Postpartum depression is a multifactorial and complex disorder. Various approaches for preventing and treating this condition have been suggested. …”
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Molecular mechanisms induced by phase modifiers used in hydrometallurgy: consequences on transfer efficiency and process safety by El Maangar, Asmae, Prévost, Sylvain, Dourdain, Sandrine, Zemb, Thomas

“…This requires deciphering the molecular forces that control ion transfer beyond the classical supramolecular complexation and developing predictive models compatible with the design and control needs of recycling processes. …”
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Co-Digestion of Tea Extracts with Omega-3 Fatty Acids Enhances Digestive Stability and Intestinal Absorption of Omega-3 Fatty Acids by Increasing Antioxidant Activity and Micelle S... by In-Su Na, Hyun Woo Jeong, Jin-Oh Chung, Byung-Fhy Suh, Jonghee Sohn, Soon-Mi Shim

“…The current study hypothesized that omega-3 fatty acids ω-3 FAs consumed with various tea extracts, which included green tea extract comprising 35% and 65% catechin (GTE35 and GTE65), naturally fermented green tea (Heukcha) extract (NFGT), and a complex of heat-treated green tea and enzymatically-modified isoquercitrin (1:1, <i>w:w</i>) (Adiphenon^TM) would enhance the digestive stability and intestinal absorption of ω-3 FAs. …”
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A systematic review of barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with breast cancer among black women by Ruth H Jack, Jill Maben, Elizabeth A Davies, Emma Ream, Grace Lucas, Claire EL Jones, Lindsay JL Forbes

“…Delay was multifactorial, individual and complex. Factors contributing to delay included: poor symptom and risk factor knowledge; fear of detecting breast abnormality; fear of cancer treatments; fear of partner abandonment; embarrassment disclosing symptoms to healthcare professionals; taboo and stigmatism. …”
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Impact of a Detailed Urban Parameterization on Modeling the Urban Heat Island in Beijing Using TEB-RAMS by Lei Jiang, Lixin Lu, Lingmei Jiang, Yuanyuan Qi, Aqiang Yang

“…The Town Energy Budget (TEB) model coupled with the Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS) is applied to simulate the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon in the metropolitan area of Beijing. This new model with complex and detailed surface conditions, called TEB-RAMS, is from Colorado State University (CSU) and the ASTER division of Mission Research Corporation. …”
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Mineralogy as a potential driver of irregular radiocarbon patterns among Icelandic fluvial carbon pools by Nora Gallarotti, Lisa Bröder, Julie Lattaud, Stephan Wartenweiler, Negar Haghipour, Timothy I Eglinton

“…Carbon sources and transformations along the land–ocean aquatic continuum are dynamic with a complex interplay between particulate and dissolved organic and inorganic carbon pools (POC, DOC, DIC). …”
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Network characteristics of comorbid symptoms in alcohol use disorder by Xin Yu, Wen Zhang, Can Wang, Guolin Mi, Xiuzhe Chen, Yanhu Wang, Xu Chen

“…This study aims to analyze comorbidities and their complex relationships in AUD patients through epidemiological surveys and network analysis.Materials and methods Using multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling, we selected 27,913 individuals and identified those with AUD for the study. …”
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Semi-field experiments reveal contrasted predation and movement patterns of aquatic macroinvertebrate predators of Anopheles gambiae larvae by Hudson Onen, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Joel Nkya, Alex Limwagu, Martha A. Kaddumukasa, Fredros O. Okumu, Jonathan K. Kayondo, Anne M. Akol, Frédéric Tripet

“…Abstract Background Members of the Anopheles gambiae complex are major malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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A quasi affine transformation evolution algorithm with evolution matrix selection operation for parameter estimation of proton exchange membrane fuel cells by Mohammad Aljaidi, Pradeep Jangir, Sunilkumar P. Agrawal, Sundaram B. Pandya, Anil Parmar, Samar Hussni Anbarkhan, Laith Abualigah

“…It is challenging to find the best PEMFC parameters because the model is complex and the problem is nonlinear; not all optimization algorithms can solve this problem. …”
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Metabolic engineering of Yarrowia lipolytica for the production and secretion of the saffron ingredient crocetin by Tingan Zhou, Young-Kyoung Park, Jing Fu, Piotr Hapeta, Cinzia Klemm, Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro

“…Historically, crocetin has been extracted from saffron stigmas, but this method is hindered by the limited availability of high-quality raw materials and complex extraction processes. To overcome these challenges, metabolic engineering and synthetic biology can be applied to the sustainable production of crocetin. …”
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Collagen prolyl 4-hydroxylase subunit α member-induced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma aggressiveness is antagonized by LLGL2 via redu... by Xu Miao, Shi Run, Yang Jie, Chen Heng, Liu Shihua, Yu Shupei, Li Sasa, He Wenqiang, Sy Man-Sun, Lu Mingjian, Zhang Huixia, Li Chaoyang

“…By constructing a functional protein interaction network of <sc>C-P4HAs</sc> and analyzing molecules whose expressions are correlated significantly with that of C-P4HAs, we identify scribble cell polarity complex component 2 (LLGL2) as a factor that antagonizes the effects of overexpressed <sc>C-P4HAs</sc> on HNSC. …”
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Transcriptomic Insights into Dual Temperature–Salinity Stress Response in “Shuike No. 1”, a Pioneering Rainbow Trout Strain Bred in China by Xiaojun Liu, Gaochao Wang, Tianqing Huang, Enhui Liu, Wei Gu, Peng Fan, Kaibo Ge, Datian Li, Yunchao Sun, Gefeng Xu

“…Functional enrichment analysis confirmed the prominent role of ER stress, particularly the pathway “protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum.” Our results reveal complex, tissue-specific responses to dual stress, with high temperature exerting a stronger influence than salinity. …”
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Insulin-Attenuated Inflammatory Response of Dendritic Cells in Diabetes by Regulating RAGE-PKCβ1-IRS1-NF-κB Signal Pathway: A Study on the Anti-Inflammatory Mechanism of Insulin in... by Liding Zhao, Ya Li, Qingbo Lv, Min Wang, Yi Luan, Jiale Song, Guosheng Fu, Junbo Ge, Yunzeng Zou, Wenbin Zhang

“…CD83, CD86, and type II major histocompatibility complex (MHC-II) of BMDCs were measured by flow cytometry. …”
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Soil warming increases the active antibiotic resistome in the gut of invasive giant African snails by Yiyue Zhang, Hong-Zhe Li, Martin Breed, Zhonghui Tang, Li Cui, Yong-Guan Zhu, Xin Sun

“…Conclusions The study underscores the complex interactions between soil warming and antibiotic resistance in the gut microbiome of the giant African snail, highlighting a potential escalation in environmental health risks due to global warming. …”
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Deep-Learning-Based Land Cover Mapping in Franciacorta Wine Growing Area by Girma Tariku, Isabella Ghiglieno, Andres Sanchez Morchio, Luca Facciano, Celine Birolleau, Anna Simonetto, Ivan Serina, Gianni Gilioli

“…However, significant challenges remain in managing large, complex satellite imagery datasets, acquiring specialized datasets due to high costs and labor intensity, including a lack of comparative studies for the selection of optimal deep learning models. …”
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Patterns of psychiatric healthcare use during pandemic times among boys and girls with pre-existing diagnoses: a Norwegian nationwide primary and specialist healthcare registry stu... by Ingunn Olea Lund, Pia Jensen, Christian Madsen, Lars Johan Hauge, Alexandra Havdahl, Anne Reneflot, Ragnhild Brandlistuen, Helga Ask

“…Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic introduced complexities that were likely more demanding for some groups, such as children and adolescents, and especially those with pre-existing mental health diagnoses. …”
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Surface prereacted glass-ionomer particles incorporated into resin composites promote biocompatibility for restoration of subgingival dental defects by Yueyi Yang, Jing Huang, Xuchen Hu, Meiling Jing, Yujie Zhang, Chenci Xu, Wenduo Tan, Xiaoyu Liu, Chenguang Niu, Zhengwei Huang

“…However, there is no effective resin material for complex restorations involving the destruction of subgingival tissue. …”
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An autonomous navigation method for orchard mobile robots based on octree 3D point cloud optimization by Hailong Li, Hailong Li, Hailong Li, Kai Huang, Kai Huang, Yuanhao Sun, Yuanhao Sun, Xiaohui Lei, Xiaohui Lei, Quanchun Yuan, Quanchun Yuan, Jinqi Zhang, Xiaolan Lv, Xiaolan Lv

“…This method exhibits tremendous potential for processing large-scale 3D point cloud data and enhancing path planning efficiency, providing a valuable technical reference for the real-time autonomous navigation of mobile robots in complex orchard environments.…”
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